Fresh Lime Gimlets

Sure, you can make a gimlet with jarred lime juice (some people say that's the only way to make a gimlet), but we love the tart, mouth-puckering power of fresh lime. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Notes: To make simple syrup: Bring 1 cup each water and sugar to a boil. It keeps, covered and chilled, up to 1 month.

Yield: Makes 6 cocktails

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  cups  vodka or gin
• 3/4  cup  fresh lime juice
• 3/4  cup  simple syrup (see Notes)
• Ice
• 6  strips lime zest (optional)

Preparation

In a pitcher or large measuring cup, combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill 6 glasses with ice and pour 1/2 cup gimlet into each one. Garnish with lime zest if you like. Serve immediately.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per cocktail.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

237 (0.0% from fat)

Protein:

0.1g

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0)

Carbohydrate:

27g

Fiber:

0.0g

Sodium:

21mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg